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Resident Empowerment
Highlights
AUGUST 2021
Fresno
Housing
distributed
nearly 3,500
backpacks
On Tuesday, August 3, FH celebrated
National Night Out with a backpack
giveaway to help children get ready
for the new school year. Although the
events were intentionally scaled-back
to increase our residents and staff
safety, our families were appreciative.
The backpack giveaway and
community engagement continue to be
meaningful to those we serve.
Sherwin Williams
Paint Training Brings
Joy and Job Skills
Granada Commons Resident Alba Gonzales from
Kerman participated in the summer 2021 cohort of
the Sherwin Williams Training. At first, Alba was a
bit nervous and a little skeptical about the class,
but once she started, she better understood
“
Thanks to this
training, I was
able to obtain
certifications and a
the skills and knowledge she would gain.
job doing something
“
Alba thoroughly enjoying the training
and would recommend it to anyone
I enjoy.
interested in the painting trade. -Alba Gonzales
Healthy Living, Healthier
You Workshop with Saint
Agnes Medical Center
Virtual Afterschool
Program Returns with
the New School Year
The Fresno Housing Resident
Empowerment Team is hosting a
virtual Afterschool Program that
started the week of August 16, 2021.
The goal of the program is to increase
youth enrichment with supportive
and educational programming.
It runs weekly, Monday through
Thursday, 3pm–5pm. Youth residents
in grades K-12 can explore and learn
through a range of activities.
Activities
• Specialized homework help for
students
• Tutoring
• Arts & Crafts
• Games
• Physical games & sports
Fresno Housing Resident Empowerment has partnered with Saint Agnes • Cognitive games
Medical Center Community Health and Well-Being to offer an interactive • Literacy
6-week series of workshops through Zoom, starting on August 12, 2021, • Holiday events
focusing on chronic diseases. Residents will learn how to set health
For more information call your
goals, manage stress, eat healthier, manage current health conditions,
Resident Services Coordinator:
and communicate with loved ones. The workshop is an opportunity to
Irma Garcia (559) 513-5411
meet new people, receive support and learn tools to live a healthier life.
Marcella McIntosh (559) 513-5183
Each participant will receive a workbook, worksheet package, and a
Monique Narcisco (559) 614-5670
relaxation CD.
Veronica Renteria (559) 573-4212
Sheng Xiong (559) 513-5000
RESIDENT EMPOWERMENT HIGHLIGHTS • AUGUST 2021 2
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
FOR RESIDENTS
Crisis Mental Health Support Groceries
CalHOPE has 24/7 phone support and chat platform: Central California Food Bank can help with groceries.
calhopeconnect.org Sign up for #CalFresh over the phone:
In addition, non-clinical crisis counselors are available at NAMI (559) 237-3663
Fresno during business hours:
Monday–Friday
8am-5pm
FresnoCONNECT Community Homeownership Initiative
Rental & Utilities Assistance
Past and future rental assistance is available through
September 30, 2021.
Community partners are available to help with City of
Fresno applicants: Reading and Beyond, The Fresno
Center, Centro La Familia Advocacy Services, Inc.,
Education & Leadership Foundation, West Fresno
Family Resource Center, Jakara Movement.
RESIDENT EMPOWERMENT HIGHLIGHTS • AUGUST 2021 3
COVID 19
Vaccination
Education Book
Offered in Club
Spanish Residents are invited to register
for our next Book Club. All
The Binational Center for The participants who register receive
Development of Oaxacan the book “If I Stay” by Gayle
Indigenous Communities Foreman. The six-part series
(CBDIO) presented information about the beginning in August includes
importance of COVID 19 vaccines. CBDIO discussion questions and an open
works for and with the indigenous migrant conversation about the characters
communities from Oaxaca, Mexico, who reside and content of the book. The last
in California, to identify the most pressing two workshops will review a
problems and needs that affect our communities. movie comparison to discuss the
Residents were informed of the facts, including differences between the book and
possible reactions, types, and dispelling myths. the movie.
Many residents had questions regarding the To sign up, residents can call
misinformation they had received. (559) 614-5670
UPCOMING Free COVID 19 Alzheimer’s
EVENTS Vaccine Clinic @ Workshop –
For more events, please check out our Viking Village 10 Signs
online calendar at fresnohousing.org or
First Dose: Friday, August 6th August 27 @ 4:00pm–5:00pm
Facebook page
Second Dose: Friday, August 27th Residents participated in the first
3:00pm–7:00pm session of a three-part series to
Healthier Living, Viking Village (Community Center) learn about Alzheimer’s disease.
The workshop presented in May
Healthier You 4250 N. Chestnut, Fresno, CA 93726
was Understanding Alzheimer’s
Open to all resident 12 years
August 26 @ 10:00am–12:00pm and Dementia. Following months
and older. Reserve vaccination
Join us for the 6-week series of will cover Health Habits for Your
appointment by visiting MyTurn.
workshops that reviews chronic Brain and Body. The series will
ca.gov or call 1-833-422-4255. Walk-
disease. Learn how to set health conclude with Know the 10 Signs.
ins are welcome.
goals, manage stress, eat healthier, The workshops are suggested for
manage your health conditions, If you have a question, please feel persons of all ages and it will be
and communicate better with loved free to contact Monique Narciso, beneficial for those who have the
ones. This workshop is provided by Service Coordinator at mnarciso@ disease or are caring for someone
Saint Agnes Medical Center. fresnohousing.org or 559-614-5670. with the disease.
RESIDENT EMPOWERMENT HIGHLIGHTS • AUGUST 2021 4
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